Shooting investigation near Hunt Club and Paul Benoit -- police seeking witnesses and video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2021   2:32pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting at a vehicle that occurred this morning.

At approximately 5:05am, Frontline Patrol officers responded to a shooting in the area of Hunt Club Road and Paul Benoit Driveway. A blue Honda Civic was seen leaving the area.

Two men in their early 20s, who were in the targeted vehicle, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident, or who may have dash-cam video footage.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5050.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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